Manilla Road (Peel Street) Upgrade

The roundabout at Peel Street and Marius Street opened to traffic in June 2018.

The next stage of the Manilla Road (Peel Street) Upgrade is expected to start early in 2019 and involves installing new traffic lights at both the Jewry Street and Tribe Street intersections.

Work will include :

Removing two roundabouts and installing traffic signals at Jewry Street,

Changes to vehicle access for the Spotlight and Chemist Warehouse shopping centre, and

Installing new traffic signals and line-marking at Tribe Street

The NSW Government is funding these latest stages of the Manilla Road Upgrade budgeted to cost $6 million. Tamworth Regional Council will undertake the construction on behalf of Roads and Maritime

The Jewry Street intersection upgrade will be undertaken alongside construction of the Jewry Street Bridge Duplication and is expected to take about three months to complete (weather permitting).

Click on the link below for the Community Update newsletter - December 2018 to read the full details.

Background

Previously completed work on Manilla Road dating back to 2011 - representing an investment of almost $15 million - has included upgrades between Johnston and Conimbla streets; Conimbla Street and Brolga Crescent; Brolga Crescent and Lemon Gums Drive; and Tribe Street to Marius Street.

The Manilla Road Upgrade aims to improving the condition, safety and lifespan of a vital link road which has about 14,000 daily traffic movements.

The NSW Government has invested almost $21 million in improving Manilla Road to provide easier, faster and safer travel through Tamworth with improved pedestrian access.

Milestones

December 2018 - Two drop-in sessions for the community to find out about the upcoming stages of the upgrade held at the shopping centre next to Jewry Street.

June 2018 - New roundabout at the intersection of Peel Street and Marius Street opens to traffic

January 2018 - Work starts on construction of a new intersection at the intersection of Peel and Marius streets.

More information

The project team provides regular information about the Manilla Road Upgrade on this website and using email to keep residents, business owners and road users informed about any impacts on traffic flows and access routes.

Anyone who wants to receive these updates is encouraged to register their interest by sending an email to manillaroadupgrade@tamworth.nsw.gov.auor calling Council on 6767 5555 or 1300 733 625 (within Tamworth region).

Here are the Roads and Maritime community update newsletters which contain more information about the project and upcoming activities.